Find out how popular the last name DeAlejandro is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeAlejandro.

DeAlejandro, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeAlejandro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeAlejandro in America

DeAlejandro is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeAlejandro surname appeared 367 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeAlejandro.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeAlejandro to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeAlejandro

The surname DEALEJANDRO has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish words "de" and "Alejandro," meaning "from Alejandro" or "son of Alejandro." This suggests that the name may have originated as a patronymic, indicating the lineage of an individual named Alejandro.

During the Reconquista, when the Iberian Peninsula was being reclaimed from Moorish rule, many Spanish families adopted surnames derived from personal names or places of origin. The DEALEJANDRO surname likely emerged during this period, as families sought to establish their identities and distinguish themselves from others.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DEALEJANDRO name can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan DEALEJANDRO is listed as a landowner in the year 1492. This coincides with the expulsion of the Moors from Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, which may have led to population movements and the spread of the name.

In the 16th century, the DEALEJANDRO family appears to have expanded their presence in Andalusia, with several members holding prominent positions in local government and the clergy. Notable individuals include Father Diego DEALEJANDRO (1523-1597), a renowned theologian and scholar who served as a advisor to the Spanish Inquisition, and Doña María DEALEJANDRO (1548-1612), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist known for her support of orphanages and hospitals in Seville.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the DEALEJANDRO name also made its way to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Hernán DEALEJANDRO (1568-1632), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later settled in present-day Ecuador, where he established a successful hacienda.

In the 18th century, the DEALEJANDRO family continued to gain prominence in Spain, with several members serving in the military and the royal court. Captain Alonso DEALEJANDRO (1702-1778) was a decorated naval officer who played a crucial role in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent during the Seven Years' War, while Doña Isabel DEALEJANDRO (1721-1795) was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria Luisa of Spain.

As the centuries progressed, the DEALEJANDRO surname spread across the Spanish-speaking world, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. Pedro DEALEJANDRO (1887-1962), a Mexican artist renowned for his vibrant murals and frescoes, and Julio DEALEJANDRO (1905-1983), a Cuban writer and poet whose works explored themes of identity and cultural heritage, are just two examples of the diverse contributions made by those bearing this illustrious surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeAlejandro

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeAlejandro.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeAlejandro was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeAlejandro has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeAlejandro was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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